If you have been unlucky enough to be infected by this SpyAxe scam, then do the following before updating Windows: 1. Download SmitRemfix by Noahdfear. Once downloaded, double click to uninstall all the files into a folder, but do not run the program yet (note that you *must* run SmitRemfix in Safe Mode -- described further down). 2. Download the free trial of Ewido anti-malware. Install it and check for updates, but do not run a scan yet. 3. Download Ad Aware SE. Install and check for updates, but do not run a scan yet. Running SmitRemfix Read over another post I have made about SmitRemfix. It goes into more detail and has pictures. Once you have familiarized yourself with what you are about to do, reboot your computer into safe mode. In safe mode: run the SmitRem fix scan with ewido and fix what it finds scan with Ad Aware and fix what it finds When you are done with all three, reboot the computer normally. If your desktop wallpaper has been changed by SpyAxe, you may need to go to the Control Panel and click Display > Desktop > Customize Desktop > Web > Uncheck Security Info if present. Now you should be able to use any wallpaper you want.